In February 2016, the real estate market for homes in Vero Beach mainland picked speed with further price appreciation than the same period in 2015. At the same time, sale prices increased by 6.8% compared to the same period last year. The continued price appreciation is encouraging despite the low inventory.
Vero Beach Real Estate Market Highlights – February 2016
In February 2016, 144 homes were sold in Vero Beach mainland, 18.7% fewer than the same period in 2015 but more than last month. Inventory remains at lower levels than the last 3 years and is still affecting sales in some areas and price ranges.
DATA SOURCE: MLS data as of 3/2/2016. Data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
The chart above shows that the inventory of available homes for sale has slightly decreased but remains steady the last 9 months. The increase in inventory may boost sales in some areas and price ranges where activity has slowed down.
Vero Beach Real Estate Market Statistics – February 2016
DATA SOURCE: MLS data as of 3/2/2016. Data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
Notes: (1) The average of all 12 months of inventory, (2) The average of all 12 months of List Price to Sale Price Ratio & (3) The average DOM in 12 month period.
In February 2016, the absorption rate or months of remaining inventory was 5.4 indicating a seller’s market for Vero Beach mainland.
The list to sale price ratio (95.5%) is slightly above average indicating that homes are priced well within the market.
Vero Beach Real Estate Market Analysis – February 2016
The chart below shows that sale prices are still appreciating and increased by 6.8% compared to the same period last year. Sellers continue to experience great market in most areas and price ranges all the way to $250,000.
DATA SOURCE: MLS data as of 3/2/2016. Data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
The median of sale prices for the last 30 days was $164,000 with an average DOM of 106 days.
The recent 30-day average DOM is slightly above the 12 month average of 104 days and indicates steady demand. The chart below presents the number of homes Sold vs. Expired (failed to sell) the last 12 months and DOM of homes sold.
DATA SOURCE: MLS data as of 3/2/2016. Data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
Homes up to $200,000 price range were sold the fastest with an average of 92 DOM. The last 8 months the DOM of homes priced from $400,000 to $450,000 and above is very high indicating the demand is weak.
Pending sales increased by 24% compared to January and sellers market continues in some areas and price ranges up to $250,000.
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